What We Are Reading

From the desk of Becky Powell-Schwartz, President & CEO of The Powell Group

WIN The Key Principles to Take Your Business From Ordinary to Extraordinary
By Dr. Frank I Luntz
Being an excellent communicator is critical as a leader. Lutz, a New York Times bestselling author and top pollster tells stories of business icons like Rupert Murdoch and Steve Wynn to political leaders like Mike Bloomberg to CEO's of J.Crew and media and legendary sports legends and how their communication style is essential to their success. Offering key "words that work" and principles of winning at every level are the highlights.

Knowing Your Value: Women, Money and Getting What You're Worth
By: Mika Brzezinski
I've been intrigued with Mika Brzezinski, co-host of MSNBC's Morning Joe since the show began. It's not because I'm a fan of her politics, but of her style. She is confident, gutsy, and brutally honest on camera. But off camera, the seemingly master communicator had trouble articulating her value to management and passed up multiple opportunities for salary increases and promotions. The book reveals the latest research on equal pay women in the boardroom. It includes practical tactics and strategies on how to speak up, negotiate from a place of power, close the deal and get the compensation you deserve. A powerful, inspiring, must-read for women at every career stage.